PORSCHE 930 1978: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V264000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | 930 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-01-02 | 1978-12-13 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-09-01 - 1978-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 323
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS LEADING TO THE STARTER AND BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED. THE HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE FRONT ENGINE SHROUDING EVENTUALLY RESULTING IN INSULATION DAMAGE, WHICH CAN CREATE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REROUTE THE HARNESS AND SECURE IT WITH A STRAP. IF DAMAGED, THE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE,CAUSING VEHICLE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.
